right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd 
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
also
: swinging from right to left
a right-handed batter
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
a
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front : clockwise
b
: having a spiral structure or form that ascends or advances to the right
a right-handed screw
4
of a door
: opening to the right away from one
right-handed
adverb
right-handedly
adverb
right-handedness
noun
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And if the situation is dire, the Royals will likely assign the job to right-handed relief pitcher Lucas Erceg.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The Padres lead the major leagues with a .292 batting average against right-handed pitching.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The lefty-swinging Soto still hits No. 2 for the Mets, who are using right-handed slugger Pete Alonso, a four-time All-Star, as his lineup protection.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noteworthy: The right-handed pitcher threw 12 1/3 scoreless innings and struck out 17 over two starts to lead the Vanguards to a pair of victories in the Crestview League.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The Padres lead the major leagues with a .292 batting average against right-handed pitching.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The lefty-swinging Soto still hits No. 2 for the Mets, who are using right-handed slugger Pete Alonso, a four-time All-Star, as his lineup protection.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
Subscribe now The Orange County girls athlete of the week:
Name: Sara Pinedo
School: El Modena
Sport: Softball
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: The right-handed pitcher threw 12 1/3 scoreless innings and struck out 17 over two starts to lead the Vanguards to a pair of victories in the Crestview League.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Right-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-handed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
-ˈhan-dəd
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front
4
right-handed
adverb
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